Heat wave in North Central region likely to last until early June

Map predicting the highest temperature in the next 24 hours. Photo: PV

In the last 24 hours, the western mountainous region of the North Central region has localized heat with the highest temperature commonly 34.5 - 36.5 degrees Celsius, especially Hoi Xuan 37.1 degrees Celsius.

Forecast of hot weather in the next 24 - 48 hours:On May 30, the North Central region will experience hot weather with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, in some places above 37 degrees Celsius; the lowest relative humidity commonly ranging from 45-60%.

From May 31 to June 2, the North Central region will experience hot and extremely hot weather with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 36-38 degrees Celsius, in some places over 39 degrees Celsius; the lowest relative humidity commonly ranging from 45-60%.

Warning:The heat wave in the North Central region is likely to last until early June.

Warning level of natural disaster risk due to heat:level 1

Detailed forecast in the North Central region in the coming days. Photo: PV

Forecast of heat wave impact:Due to the effects of heat combined with low humidity and southwest winds causing the foehn effect, there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires. In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

Note:The predicted temperature in the heat bulletins and the actual felt temperature outside can differ by 2-4 degrees, or even higher depending on the conditions of the surface such as concrete or asphalt.

Weather forecast on land in Nghe An province (Day and night 30/5)

* Coastal plain area

Clouds change to cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Wind from South to Southeast level 2- level 3.

- Temperature: 27 – 35^oC

- Humidity: 70 – 85%

* Midland and mountainous areas

Cloudy to mostly cloudy. Hot during the day, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and at night. Light wind.

- Temperature: 26 – 36^oC, some places over 37^oC

- Humidity: 70 – 85%

* Vinh city area

Cloudy to mostly cloudy, hot during the day, occasional showers and thunderstorms in the evening. South to Southeast wind level 2- level 3.

- Temperature: 27 – 35^oC

- Humidity: 75 – 80%

* Cua Lo and Ngu Island area

Clouds change to cloudy, sunny during the day, showers and thunderstorms sometimes in the evening and at night. Wind from South to Southeast level 2- level 3.

- Temperature: 27 – 33^oC

- Humidity: 75 – 80%

* Next 48 hours:The tropical convergence zone gradually moves north and weakens, so Nghe An province has variable clouds to mostly cloudy, hot during the day, some mountainous areas have intense heat, afternoon and night there is rain, showers and thunderstorms in some places. South to southeast wind level 2- level 3.

* During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.